Rising up out of the base of the sportiest version of the model -
the "Quadrifoglio Verde", the legendary symbol that has
distinguished some of the most "aggressive" Alfa Romeo products -
the new MiTo SBK Limited Edition sets itself apart with a few new
elements that emphasise its impression of a car with a "vice-like
grip on the ground": from its side skirts to its rear dam, in
addition to its 18" titanium alloy rims from beyond which the red of
the Brembo brake calipers is evident.

Offered with the sporty aluminium pedal unit, Cruise Control, dual
zone climate control system and Blue&Me system, the powerful MiTo
SBK Limited Edition can "wear" two body colours (black and Alfa red)
that can be matched with three roof shades: black, Alfa red and the
new Cristallo white. The same sporty imprint has been given to the
interior, enhanced by the Sabelt seats with a wraparound carbon
fibre backrest made with the innovative RTM (Resin Transfer Moulding)
technology that teams great mechanical resistance with smaller
dimensions and lightness. The central Alcantara® fabric is
distinguished by the Alfa Romeo logo, reproduced in an absolutely
original way. It is all embellished with new red stitching that
exalts the craftsmanship of the product on the leather trim of the
gear lever knob and steering wheel, the latter complete with radio
controls. Lastly, the central panel of the dashboard is made truly
unique by the SBK Limited Edition plate with progressive numbering
from 1 to 200.

The exclusive MiTo SBK Limited Edition version is fitted with the
most powerful engine in the range, also awarded by an international
jury as the "best new engine of the year 2010", the 1.4 Turbo
MultiAir 170 HP. Alfa Romeo has chosen to equip it with some
cutting-edge solutions to bring out the qualities of the model
listed above: road holding, agility, active safety and driving
feeling are emphasised thanks to an engine which has one of the
world's highest specific power values and a chassis worthy of a
higher category. The pièce de résistance of this engine version is
its outstanding weight/power ratio, which has always been one of the
key factors behind the success of Alfa Romeo cars on the road and
the race track. It is at the top of its category with 6.7 kg/HP. At
124 HP/litre, this engine is also one of the world leaders in
specific power. This is a point worth dwelling on, because it proves
the effectiveness of the philosophy of "downsizing", aimed at
producing high-tech engines to achieve better performance
accompanied by drastic reductions in fuel consumption and emissions.
Indeed, it is this latter area which provides the most fantastic
evidence of the technical level achieved: 4.8 l/100 km and 139 g/km
of CO2 (in the extra-urban cycle) are closer to what you would
expect from an economy car than a compact sports car that goes from
0 to 100 km/h in just over 7 seconds.

The new MiTo SBK Limited Edition is fitted with the "Alfa Active
Suspension" system. The system, through the control of the shock
absorbers, reduces oscillation of the car body in all driving
conditions, ensuring maximum safety, comfort and driveability. In
particular, thanks to the many parameters controlled by the new
device, it is possible, for example, to counteract load transfer in
acceleration, by stiffening the rear and guaranteeing meteoric
acceleration with maximum traction. Using the same principle, it is
possible to make the suspensions interact with the braking system
and steering to obtain more effective control of the dynamics of the
vehicle.

The system is also able to identify the driving and road surface
conditions to then choose the most appropriate control mechanisms,
in addition to harnessing the reaction speed due to the high
calculation capacity and to the specific technology of the shock
absorber solenoid valves. The end result is an instantaneous
response, with controls applied in real time, to assist the
perception and technique of the driver.

In addition to providing high-level technological performance, the
new "active suspension system" guarantees outstanding comfort in
conditions of everyday use. Thanks to the "Sky Hook" function, the
device isolates the passenger compartment, making it completely
protected from outside stresses and strains. Thanks to this system,
the chassis is therefore able to modulate its performance according
to the usage conditions or the driver's wishes.